United Nations Security Council Resolution 586

JUNE 18, 1986

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425
(1978), 426 (1978), 501 (1982), 508 (1982), 509
(1982) and 520 (1982), as well as all its resolutions on the situation in
Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 17 June and 10 July 1986 (S/18164
and Add.1 and Add.1/Corr.1) and taking note of the observations expressed
therein,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representatives
of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General of 7
July 1986 (S/18202),

Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim period of six months,
that is, until 19 January 1987;

2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon within its
internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general
guidelines of the Force as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of
19 March 1978, approved by resolution 426 (1978),
and calls upon all parties concerned to co-operate fully with the Force for
the full implementation of its mandate;

4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its
mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426
(1978) and all other relevant resolutions;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations
with the Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned on the
implementation of the present resolution and to report to the Security
Council thereon.